Mental Health Clinician - Papakura Probation

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Detail information about job Mental Health Clinician - Papakura Probation. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Do you want to coach and support others to grow?
• Bring your experience working within the mental health industry
• Receive the opportunity for work-life balance

Are you an experienced Clinical Nurse or Mental Health Clinician looking for a new challenge?

Are you excited by the idea of developing, coaching and supporting others to grow?

Do you thrive in an autonomous role?

Emerge Aotearoa are all about people. We're culturally connected and hold our values close to our hearts. We're a national provider of social services including mental health, disability and addiction, employment support and social housing. Due to a recent contract with Corrections we are seeking a Mental Health Clinician to be based at Papakura Probation.

What we offer:

• Opportunity for career progression
• We encourage innovation and participation as part of our company's culture
• We have a fantastic and inclusive work culture and remunerate well
• A company with a collaborative culture
• Join a great team of people who care about supporting and making a difference in the community
• You'll be rewarded by helping people to reach their goals - in return we'll also help you to reach yours

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• mental health assessments for those with mild to moderate mental health issues
• intervention and assistance/advice with referrals to other agencies
• working in partnership with individuals and probation staff you will develop a tailored individualised plan
• working closely with the corrections staff providing expertise and knowledge to them in the workplace.

Sound like you? Ideally you will need to be someone who:

• aligns with our values and is passionate about our kaupapa
• genuinely embraces our commitment to Maori and Pasifika
• has an unequivocal commitment to respecting the rights and supporting those with mental distress
• has a desire to develop, coach and support others to grow.

In order to be considered for this role, it is essential that you meet the following requirements:

• Be eligible to work in New Zealand
• Registered with a professional body covered by HPCA 2003 Act
• Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist/Psychologist or a Registered Social Worker under the NZSWB
• Hold a relevant health care degree level qualification which includes a current APC
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to undertake a comprehensive mental health assessment
• Demonstrate ability to undertake appropriate interventions

Applications for these positions close Friday, 10 August 2018.

If you consider yourself someone who is up for a challenge, has experience working within the mental health industry, with an enthusiastic attitude then I would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and covering letter of why you are the right person for this role.

To apply for this role please visit our careers site careers.emergeaotearoa.org.nz and register your details - Reference 14263SK.

If you have any further questions, phone Marika for a confidential conversation on 027 2141269.